Best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Lexington

America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.

Walk down any main street in the United States and you’re likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.

Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you’re looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Lexington using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.

Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.

Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.

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American: Carson’s Food And Drink

– Rating: 4.5/5 (1124 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 362 E Main St Lexington, KY 40507
– Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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Chinese: J2C Asian Bistro

– Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 561 S Broadway Ste 140 Lexington, KY 40508
– Categories: Cantonese
– Read more on Yelp

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Cuban: Hola Havana Cuban Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 115 N Locust Hill Dr Ste 109B Lexington, KY 40509
– Categories: Cuban, Wine Bars, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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Greek: Athenian Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
– Address: 120 E Main St Lexington, KY 40507
– Categories: Greek
– Read more on Yelp

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Indian: Taste of India

– Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2467 Nicholasville Rd Ste 160 Lexington, KY 40503
– Categories: Indian
– Read more on Yelp

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Italian: Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano

– Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4456 Nicholasville Rd Lexington, KY 40515
– Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Beer Bar
– Read more on Yelp

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Japanese: Zen Sushi & Sake

– Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3070 Lakecrest Cir Ste 500 Lexington, KY 40513
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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Korean: JY Kitchen

– Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1006 Delaware Ave Lexington, KY 40505
– Categories: Korean
– Read more on Yelp

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Mexican: El Patio

– Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
– Address: 2628 Richmond Rd Lexington, KY 40509
– Categories: Mexican, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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Thai: Nat’s

– Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 111 S Upper St Lexington, KY 40507
– Categories: Chicken Wings, Thai, Asian Fusion
– Read more on Yelp

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Vietnamese: Pho Saigon

– Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1555 E New Circle Rd Ste 162 Lexington, KY 40509
– Categories: Vietnamese
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.